- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Faber and Faber; New edition edition (7 Oct 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0571215564
- ISBN-13: 978-0571215560
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.6 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 429,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Short and Sweet is an inspiring new anthology arranged to show how the short poem, defined here as no longer than thirteen lines - and sometimes a lot shorter than that - can tell a story, present a complex argument, and be packed with as much passion, wisdom and music as any more extended piece of writing. In his witty and instructive introduction, Simon Armitage, pace-setting poet of his generation, encourages us to consider how poets over five centuries have used brevity.
About the Author
Simon Armitage was born in West Yorkshire and is Professor of Poetry at the University of Sheffield. A recipient of numerous prizes and awards, he has published ten collections of poetry, including Selected Poems (2001), Seeing Stars (2010), his acclaimed translation ofSir Gawain and the Green Knight (2007) and more recentlyThe Death of King Arthur (2012). A broadcaster and presenter, he also writes extensively for television and radio, is the author of two novels and the best-selling memoir All Points North. In 2010 he received the CBE for services to poetry.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quality varies, but worthwhile and convenient,
By A Customer
This review is from: Short and Sweet: 101 Very Short Poems (Faber Penguin audio) (Hardcover)
Each poem in this book is less than 13 lines long, and the smallest has no lines at all but does have a fantastic title. As a compilation, the style and tone of the poems vary considerably but many are witty and pithy. Simon Armitage's introduction is worth the price of admission alone.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Start here ...,
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This review is from: Short and Sweet: 101 Very Short Poems (Faber poetry) (Paperback)
I have many poetry books, 50% classics, 50% anthologies.
The anthology "Short and Sweet: 101 Very Short Poems" is the best I have read in many a year and has revived my interest in poetry. With a brilliant introduction, the selection cuts straight to the heart of the essence of poetry. I read the anthology backwards (ie: from the shortest poem {no lines, just a title} to the longest {13 lines}) to test my attention span and also get a feel for my personal preference of an optimum length of a poem (the poems longer than 8-9 lines started to feel a bit 'padded out'). If you've never read any poetry, I recommend start here with "Short & Sweet" ... or if poetry has become mundane for you, then re-start with same.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Intriguing,
By A Customer
This review is from: Short and Sweet: 101 Very Short Poems (Faber poetry) (Paperback)
A collection of short poems. some are very short - 2 lines - others are longer - a whole verse. all are short and sweet. An excellent book for dipping into and worth owning!
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